What is the general process of trademark inquiry
(1) First, determine the name and type of the trademark being searched.
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Class 9, Class 35, Class 42; specific The included Internet-related services are as follows.
Class 09: Electronic computers, data processing equipment , communication equipment, downloadable computer application software APP, etc.;
Category 35: Providing online markets (B2B, B2C platforms) for buyers and sellers of goods and services, providing business information through websites (company official websites), search engine optimization, marketing, etc.;
Category 42: Computer software update and maintenance; website building; computer system analysis and design; Cloud computing, etc.;
If you are an "Internet + traditional industry" company, you also need to include the traditional industries involved in your company Industry categories are also registered.
(2) Select the query method.
Queries are divided into the following three types:
1. Free online trademark query system query.
2. Search through the paid agency trademark search system.
3. Official query (this query is for submitted trademark Inquiry to the Trademark Office and entrust an investigator from the Trademark Office to conduct the inquiry)
(3) Specific inquiries about trademarks.
There are differences in the query methods of each company. Let’s briefly explain it using the query on the China Trademark Registration Information Network.
China trademark registration information online inquiry provides three types of trademark registration information inquiry: trademark identical or similar information inquiry, trademark comprehensive information inquiry and trademark review status information inquiry.
Trademark identical or similar information query refers to querying information on the same or similar trademarks Whether there are identical or similar registered or previously applied trademarks on similar goods; trademark comprehensive information query refers to querying relevant trademark information when the trademark registration number (or application number), applicant (or registrant) or trademark text is known ;Trademark examination status information query means that the applicant queries the status of the relevant trademark in the business process through the trademark application number or registration number.
(4) Finally, comprehensive query and approximate query information analysis
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